To promote and coordinate national and international action for the prevention and control of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Europe.

Secretary

Mr Keith Sumption, Executive Secretary

Membership

Open to such European Member Nations of FAO and to such European Members of the International Office of Epizootics that are Members of the United Nations as accept the Constitution of the Commission in accordance with Article XV thereof. Other European States that are Members of the United Nations, any of its Specialized Agencies or the International Atomic Energy Agency may be admitted as Members by a two-thirds majority of the Commission's Membership. Membership entails the obligation of contributing to the Commission's budget in accordance with a scale of contributions determined by the Commission.

The Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease has the possibility to establish, "temporary, special or standing committees to study and report on matters pertaining to the purpose of the Commission".